Top Make Up Essentials ( that every women should have )

I saw this article on some random website on the weekend so I came up with my own version you could say. These are the items that I think are the most essential when it comes to cosmetics and that every woman should have in her make up case. I also gave some suggestions as to the products I personally use.

1. Bold Lip Colour

You should have at least one bold lipstick colour in your collection. It could be a nice red, a bright pink or a dark deep purple. Something out there that makes your face pop and screams confidence!

I know that not everyone is a fan of red lipsticks but you need at least one good red colour in your collection. I was also timid to wear red before. I mean it really stands out and it attracts attention and if not applied properly you can end up looking like a clown but red lips is sexiness and class combined and when you find the right shade and perfect the application, it really does something for your entire look. You can be dressed plain or in all black and have only mascara done, and look blah and then you put that red lipstick on and you’re good to go!

Me personally, I can’t leave my house without eyeliner. I can have the rest of my face completely bare but I need my eyeliner.
You may not be an eyeliner person but you need a good black eyeliner in your collection. It defines your eyes, makes them pop, and flatters your face. I personally don’t like just regular pencils, I prefer a crayon like eyeliner and liquid liner of course.

This is that one product that makes your eyes and your entire face look awake no matter how little sleep you got and how tired you are. Everyone needs a good mascara in their life! lol I have gone through so many, drug mart brands, high end brands but a few years ago I discovered the best mascara ever and I will never try another. There is simply no need to.

When I first saw the application brush of this mascara I thought to myself, this is garbage, how will this even apply the product , there is practically no little brush hairs. (see pic below) but it does the best job ever! It separates your lashes and applies to every lash hair, extending it. It’s simply amazing.

Personal fave/ suggestion:L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara

5. Concealer

If you don’t like wearing foundation, then you especially need a good concealer. It hides all your blemishes, pimples, dark circles, you name it.

Tip: To find the right concealer, go a shade or two lighter than your skin tone.

Personal Fave/Suggestion:Maybelline Fit me Concealer

6. Highlighter

This gives your skin a subtle but crucial glow, brightening effect and just an overall complimenting look. I personally like matte highlighters for an every day look and maybe a slight shimmer for an evening look. Too much shimmer or shimmer in the daytime may look a bit much in my opinion. You don’t have to get an actual highlighter, you can use a white matte eyeshadow, foundation a few shades lighter than your skin tone, concealer, anything really works, and dab it under your eyes, extending on your cheek bones, down your nose bridge, above your eyebrows and chin. You will be glowing in a nice refreshing way!

I love to dab a little bronzer all year round. it makes your skin look healthy, sun kissed and it gives a gorgeous glow.
Be careful when selecting a bronzer so you don’t end up looking orange. Bronzer does not need to be “bronzy” it can be natural or rosy. I prefer it golden.

I have to admit I skip primer most of the time, unless I am going out at night and want my make up to look extra special and last extra long. They say primer is like spanx for your skin. It makes anything you put on top look smooth and flawless. I agree!

Hahaha funny you say that cuz I went shopping with a friend on Friday and I was only going in and out to grab something and she was coming along for company but she ended up seeing a pair of shoes and I was like Omg they’re gorgeous go for it! She was like nina stop me! Why are you encouraging me? But when it comes to shopping I am not the one to stop. I will encourage it to the fullest. Same with trying different things, experimenting with hair, crazy colours, etc lol

They really are and quite honestly I am not a big MAC lover either. I think you can find great products in drug stores and they’re good quality too, because they really stepped their game up. However once in a while I treat myself to MAC stuff and its mainly products that are just different that drug stores wouldn’t really have.
I do have a bright pink like this its a Revlon pencil you know those kissables. Only thing is no dupe I ever came across had the neon effect.